The root of doubt has not been pulled out, which is an obstacle to born to the west
Lectures by Master Jing Jie
Some people recite the Buddha's name, they wonder, "Will Amitabha save me when I recite the Buddha's name?"
Doubt! Because you are not mentally prepared. It doesn't matter in ordinary times, but when you are on the verge of dying and you still have doubts in your heart, it would be terrible. The roots of doubt are not removed, which is an obstacle. We must have correct perception of the name of Amitabha. Only then will we let go of everything when we are dying, surrender wholeheartedly to him, and surrender our body, speech, and mind to the voice of Amitabha. Only then will we follow Amitabha's pace. Otherwise, you will be indecisive when you dying.
Therefore, we need ideological education, gathering our many delusions together, devote to the name of the Buddha wholeheartedly. It is impossible for us to think about Amitabha Buddha all day long. Deal with real life, we cannot think about the Pure Land all day long, but you must turn the imagination of the name, merit, and Pure Land into your main inner thoughts. it's important.
It is difficult for people to think about Amitabha all day long. We have not achieved Samadhi. This is understandable that we have to deal with many secula conditions every day. But you must make your thought of rebirth in the Pure Land the main thought. The strong Karma will dominate. Therefore, according to Vijñāpti-mātratā-siddhi, although we have many delusions when we dying, the imagination of reciting the Buddha cannot be taken as delusion. The meditation of reciting the Buddha's name is the most powerful, and you must train it to be the most powerful meditation can dominate first. This is born to the west along with karma or born to the west with thoughts. Guide your karma with strong willpower.
Of course, the cultivation of this power must be achieved through learning, listening and thinking. This indicates that the decision-making power of Dao intersection does not lie with Amitabha Buddha. We have made it clear in this paragraph that Amitabha Buddha is equal in releasing his care. So, the induction of Dao intersection is in our own hands, our own preparation, our thought, and memory of the merits of the name of Amitabha.
